After text or log file in Windows. Perhaps Notepad ++?

Question

I have a log file that changes every two seconds. I am using Windows 7 and want to monitor it. On Linux, this would be simple, just enter tailf log.log into the shell. But how to do it on Windows? Can anyone recommend any programs? Does notepad ++ have the ability to do this kind of thing?

Answer 1

Notepad ++ can automatically update files. You can find the setting in Settings -> Preferences... -> MISC -> File Status Auto-Detection . Check all three windows and the files will be updated as they change and scroll down to the bottom. The only problem is that the Notepad ++ window must be in focus to update it.

There is also a Document Monitor plugin for Notepad ++, but I never tried it myself.